guitar
word
/ɡɪˈtɑɹ/
gi-TAR
/ɡɪtˈɑː/
gi-TAH
Definition
A musical instrument with strings that you play by strumming or picking. It is commonly used in many styles of music, such as pop, rock, folk, and classical music.
Usage & Nuances
In everyday English, 'guitar' usually means the general instrument, but people may specify 'acoustic guitar', 'electric guitar', or 'bass guitar'. 'Play the guitar' is the usual phrase. Don't say 'make guitar' when you mean perform music; say 'play guitar' or 'play the guitar'.
Spanish: guitarraPortuguese (BR): violão - guitarraPortuguese (PT): guitarraChinese (Simplified): 吉他Chinese (Traditional): 吉他Hindi: गिटारArabic: قيثارة - جيتارBengali: গিটারRussian: гитараJapanese: ギターVietnamese: đàn guitarKorean: 기타Turkish: gitarUrdu: گٹارIndonesian: gitar
Example Sentences
I have a guitar in my room.
basic
She plays the guitar after school.
basic
This guitar is very old.
basic
That song sounds much better on guitar than on piano.
natural
He brought his guitar to the beach and played for everyone.
natural
I've been trying to learn guitar, but my fingers still hurt.
natural